Malta: Family and Matrimonial

Third-country nationals seeking to bring family members to Malta face two distinct immigration pathways, each with different eligibility criteria, employment rights, and legal frameworks. Understanding the differences between the formal legal route under Subsidiary Legislation 217.06 and the more flexible Family Members Policy can significantly impact the success and timeline of family reunification applications.

Malta’s reform of Wage Regulation Orders (WROs) marks a significant step towards modernising sector-specific employment rules. Now redesignated as Conditions of Work Regulation Orders, the reform aims to simplify existing frameworks...

A structured pathway enabling high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices to establish a presence in Malta and within the European Union through a residency route intrinsically...

Malta is increasingly recognised as a European family office location, combining a favourable tax and legal framework with a compelling Mediterranean lifestyle.

In recent years, Malta has witnessed a growing number of family-owned enterprises navigating generational change, restructuring ownership, and adapting to modern governance standards.

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